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So I was looking through some pokemon two nights ago and came across Altaria. Such a pity that such a uniquely designed dragon type is ignored by so many people. Hmmm. Naturally I looked up it's stats and, liking what I saw, ended up building a team around it.

The forgotten dragon, no doubt due to it's sub par attack and somewhat common typing (and the fact that it doesn't look very much like a dragon probably has something to do with it). Even among Cloud Nine users it's overlooked with all it's common weaknesses and low Hp stat. However I see some potential for a hard Rain counter here. With Rain nullified, Altaria outspeeds both Kingdra and Ludicolo, and can 1HKO both with Draco Meteor and Sky Attack respectively. Sky Attack is a one-off with Power Herb, but lacking a better flying move (HP Flying is pitiful even with a flying gem) it's all I got. The next move I'm kind of torn on. Perish Song could mean a guaranteed win after two pokemon are gone, but Fire Blast hits Steel types relying on the rain extra hard. The EV's make it so she speed ties with max speed adamant Landorus-T and the Sp. Atk. EV's put out just as much power as 252 so the leftover EV's get put towards maximizing bulk.

Now what's to keep Politoed at bay while Altaria deals with it's comrades? Hard to find a better choice than Breloom. Pretty standard set. Focus Sash can save him from time to time, but Gem boosted Mach Punch hit's pretty hard.

What makes a for better teammate for Breloom than Togekiss. Provides ample Follow Me and Tailwind support, and annoys people with Air Slash. EV's are shamelessly stolen from R inanimate of Nugget Bridge's set since I was in a rush to slap this team together and didn't take time to build my own set.

My first team to ever include a Cresselia. Psyshock deals with fighting types. Icy Wind provides speed control. Skill Swap works well with nearly the whole team, she can take Cloud Nine from Altaria if I really need to keep weather off the field (as Altaria's hardly the bulkiest thing around); Breloom's Technician boosts Icy Wind's power; Levitate of course helps Heatran; and Storm Drain from Gastrodon to make her even harder for water types to take down. Since Togekiss already had the Sitrus Berry, I opted for ChestoRest to keep Cress going. Ev's are meant to put her at a good speed, 2HKO 252Hp Top, survive Chandelure's Gem boosted Shadow Ball, and the rest get dumped into Def. From the few battles I've had with this team, I have to say Cresselia is like the easy mode of battling. She's pretty much guaranteed to get something done before dying. Still wouldn't mind some advice though seeing how this is my first time using Cresselia. I would have went with Latias instead, but I was really trying to limit the already heavy Ice weakness on this team.

Yet another pokemon I haven't used before (you'd be surprised how many "common" mons I haven't used). Pretty standard Sub set. Still undecided how I want to play it, as you can probably see by the EV's that are all over the place. Definitely want some help here.

A modified defensive Gastrodon fitted for TR since this team kind of lacks solutions for it. A secondary Icy Wind user, mostly meant to stay in play as long as possible keeping Water attacks off Heatran (it would be interesting to try and Swill Swap Storm Drain to Heatran if I was sure there were no Ground type attacks on the other team).

Thoughts?

Last edited by Silvershark; 8th June 2013 at 8:35 AM.

When it comes down to it, no idea's too Farfetch'd when it comes to building a pokemon team.

Well, have you seen chansey. it tanks well, and is a middle pokemon. I know this will sound bad, but look in the NFE section on smogon/pokemon showdown. That contains all the not fully evolved pokemon. One I would definatley suggest is zweilous. zweilous has the strongest non legendary dragon moves in the game due to hustle. now you have 3 pokemon, that do pretty well under TR. Those are some suggestions.

I was thinking of using Magmar. Lava Plume should do nicely. Or perhaps a Blizzard spam would do better? I don't know.
If I were to use Magmar, I would need one with Vital Spirit. Sleep is fairly popular among our league members. Only problem is I don't have one, and I'd rather not waste my time looking for one in the DW.

I was thinking of using Magmar. Lava Plume should do nicely. Or perhaps a Blizzard spam would do better? I don't know.
If I were to use Magmar, I would need one with Vital Spirit. Sleep is fairly popular among our league members. Only problem is I don't have one, and I'd rather not waste my time looking for one in the DW.

It appears I have a DWf Magby, but I'm really busy these days. But if you're sure you want to go with Vital Spirit Magmar, drop me a VM a little later tonight. By then I should be able to give you a definite answer about whether or not I can get your Magby for you.

Hey guys! Been working on the new OP and a couple things came to mind.

First of all, I need a complete list of the members here. Please check the OP and see if your name is on the member list. If not, please VM me so I can add your name to the list!! Also, I want to separate all the members into the VGC Age Groups, to kind of add a little bit of flair. (: This also helps us with possible future tournaments, maybe have a Masters vs. Seniors vs. Juniors tourney. So please, let me know your age group! This is pretty important!

Age Group Reference: • Junior Division: Born 2002 or later
• Senior Division: Born 1998, 1999, 2000, or 2001
• Masters Division: Born 1997 or earlier

Secondly, the International Challenge June is fast approaching! I've already submitted the official discussion page, and is just waiting for approval from the moderators! Do you have your teams ready guys? Let's get this club back into gear and let the discussion rampage!

I personally have two team ideas set. Both sort of have Pokemon already bred, and also need other Pokemon bred. I saw a discussion page on Infernape in the 5th Gen Competitive Forum, and along with watching the Sinnoh League episodes on the Pokemon TV app, it made me really interested in trying the Pokemon out. I had a few battles with it, and I think I like it! Had a battle against joej m, actually, with it yesterday! Was a good battle, and I barely lost. Definitely one of the more intense games I've played; he deserved his win. (: I'm probably going to make some modifications to my team members, but I think I'll be sticking with this Infernape team.

So yeah! What's up Double Battlers? This club's been pretty quiet lately!

Last edited by jstinftw!; 8th June 2013 at 6:12 AM.

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Hi everyone~!
Sorry for the inactivity, I've been doing A LOT of playthroughs with my friends xD It's addicting x3
Sooooooo, I'm making a new VGC team, and i'll be looking for a battle soon.
Anywayz, what have I missed? xD

Hey guys! It's been quite a long time, but I have returned! I am just here to let everyone know I'm still around. I have been inactive because of school, but it's the summer now, so I'm here to stay! I have finished my VGC team for the Nationals in July if anyone wants to battle.

Originally Posted by jstinftw!

So please, let me know your age group!

Age Group Reference: • Junior Division: Born 2002 or later
• Senior Division: Born 1998, 1999, 2000, or 2001
• Masters Division: Born 1997 or earlier

Hi everyone~!
Sorry for the inactivity, I've been doing A LOT of playthroughs with my friends xD It's addicting x3
Sooooooo, I'm making a new VGC team, and i'll be looking for a battle soon.
Anywayz, what have I missed? xD

not much, just a ownership change, a lot of new things, and random talking about teams.

@Justin: Was never added to the list, so :/ anywho, im in the seniors division.

Hello Guys !
Sorry for my inactivity in this group for a long time, I have not posted here in awhile.

Does anyone here want to help me with doubles ?
I really ain't too good at it.

But I have been battling since the two International challenges ago, but have never made a team on my own.

Check out Dragon-Tamer club..had to remove it because sig was too big. (Mod: As was having the water club)
Credit to Savanny
CREDIT TO CYRIUS[Need someone to train your pokemon or breed for one ? I will do it.

Hi, my name is Yveltal96 and I am a competitive Double Battler. My favorite VGC Pokemon is Scizor as it is a threat anyone has to be prepared for, otherwise you will be swept by him, and i like to run a bulky swords dance set with him. My favorite Pokemon in general in Scizor because his design is just amazing. I like double battles because it leaves room for many strategies such as Guard Split Shuckle+Eviolite Chansey and Skill Swap Blissey+Regigigas. I also like using Beat Up Whimsicott on my Justified Virizion, as it maximizes her attack in one turn.

Well, double battles have been fun. Made countless different teams over the last few weeks. I am a little unhappy about missing out on UK nationals, but I'll be over it.
Anyway, I am in masters for VGC.
P.S. when is someone going to accept yveltal96's application? ^

Unless I'm actually not allowed to then you can slap me and accept him then. :P

Anyways, for those unknowing, the International Challenge - June registration page is up! Go sign up guys!

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Are mods allowed to accept new members? I'm not sure what our limits are in that department, otherwise I would have accepted him. Pretty sure becoming OP owner makes you a co-leader though.

I thought that was the main job of the mods! xD I don't know about co-leader though. I feel like all you other guys deserve it more than me haha. I just want things to look pretty! and to keep the club moving along. :P

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I thought that was the main job of the mods! xD I don't know about co-leader though. I feel like all you other guys deserve it more than me haha. I just want things to look pretty! and to keep the club moving along. :P

Well first of all I want to say sorry for being gone for such a long time, I was very busy with college and especially due to finals, and lately i have been busy with work as well, I'm psyched to get back into pokemon and especially with the upcoming june wifi tournament!! Although I need a new team -.-
Anyways, did I miss anything important? I think I read something about new owner O.O
Justin, i'm a master rank by the way

Hello I am garyoaksapprentice. My favorite VGC Pokemon is Gastrodon because it is the perfect fit for my rain room strategy. I wish to do any job you ask me to do because I will work for you and your needs. I wish to become a double battler because I want to be able to be prepared for every kind of battle ( Just Like my master). My favorite Pokemon is Blastoise because when I am fighting any kind of pokemon it is very speedy and can always lay some hit points out before it gets knocked ( and also beacuse my master has one).

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I was going to join it, but my Chansey in game isn't ready yet :/ Still haven't finished EV training it. I was getting ready for this one too.
Oh well, by the time the next one is ready, so will Chansey

As I am posting now, I am about to battle to break 1700. I had problems with my original team, so I dragged some stuff from my VGC vault, and now I got a decent team... wait my turn... there. Now where was I... darn, breloom is dead... wait a sec. Now it is nice to see you all. How is the IC coming along. Hopefully there will be lofely videos about your time. Well, main thing, do you folks have any MVPs in your IC team? For me it is togekiss. With a over-the top tank ev set, able to withstand normal gem explosions from a metagross and a hh, dg, dm from modest, max attack latios. Now that is tankish. Not to mention flinch factor 9 on the air slash and serene grace. And tailwind and follow me. Well any way( as of now, I am above 1700 on IC Wooo!) Back on subject... well togekiss is great. Supporting the other team members. Also, anything odd in teams youve seen. Well, i just saw a hyper voice hydreigon and flame burst chandelure. Can't remember others.